BERRYLANDS

'Berrylands' is a residential neighbourhood in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames that before 1965 formed part of the Municipal Borough of Surbiton. It is a suburban development situated 10.1 miles (16.2 km) south west of Charing Cross.

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History

Present day

Education

Transport

Notable residents

References

History

Originally farmland, the area was developed for housing in the 1930s. It contained a Lido (swimming pool), the 'Surbiton Lagoon' at .^[1][2] Kingsmeadow stadium is nearby, home of Kingstonian F.C. plus AFC Wimbledon. It is home to the sports ground of the London School of Economics and Political Science.

Present day

It is now notable for the 'Brave New World' bar which regularly plays host to live music.^[3]

Education

:''For education in see the main Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames article.''

Transport

★ Berrylands railway station

Notable residents

★ Tom King - Theatre Director

References

1. Surbiton Lagoon was built in 1934 closed in 1980 demolished in the late 1980s
2. Surbiton Lagoon photographs
3. Surbiton Lagoon, Raeburn Ave, Surbiton (SLN93) - Museum of London Archaeology Service